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Can a hiatal hernia get strangulated? ive been straining most of today and recently ive been having rib pain, nausea in waves, throat tightness feeling, dry mouth and reflux. im really worried and is causing anxiety?
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A hiatal hernia can get stuck in your chest ( incarcerated) and strangulation is a rare complication. Straining such as heavy lifting, bearing down, coughing excessively does aggravate a hiatal hernia & can lead to complications. If you have serious concerns about your hiatal hernia, consult a thoracic surgeon for evaluation & advice.
Answered 4/27/2022
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Strangulation means when the blood supply is cut off. that is unheard of in hiatal hernia. Sop straining, eat light meals, sleep with a slight head-up incline. Pl see gastroenterologist. I think some of your symptoms are from anxiety. So relax with proper care you should be fine.
Answered 4/28/2022
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